- a variation of haubergeon.
habergeon
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of habergeon
C14: from Old French haubergeon a little hauberk
Example Sentences
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He was dressed in the infantry habergeon in which he had insisted on fighting.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
“You were far better to come,” he urged, struggling into the habergeon like a footballer putting on bis jersey.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
The habergeon was rolled in a tight bundle.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
But Lancelot had her not in remembrance, but only another, and rode on sadly right amidst the forest, and looked from time to time at the rent the lion had made in his habergeon.
From The High History of the Holy Graal by Evans, Sebastian
I would give the best habergeon I ever wrought, that the difficulty in truth rested with me, for there were then the better chance of its being removed.
From The Fair Maid of Perth Or, St. Valentine's Day by Scott, Walter, Sir
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